FLINT, MI -- Back To The Bricks is only one week away -- and before the festivities officially begin, the festival will build momentum by welcoming classic car owners to six Genesee County communities for Tune Up Party Week, a collection of events leading up to the big show. This weekend will also feature multiple Grammy-nominated artists coming to Flint for the annual Flint Jazz Festival, and a pub crawl in downtown Flint that features five Michigan breweries. Read below for more information.

Back To The Bricks Tune Up Party Week — through Saturday, Aug. 9

Tune Up Party Week is the last week of Back To The Bricks before the renowned car show events actually begin on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Different communities in Genesee County will host events each day of the week. Each of the events include concessions, giveaways, a DJ, and more, along with the hundreds of classic cars on display.

Thursday's festivities in Fenton will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School, located at 3255 Donaldson Drive, Fenton. After picking up shirt tickets there, participants can make pit stops at Vicinia Gardens off Jennings Road and Vic Canever Chevrolet on Owen Road from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., and in downtown Fenton, from South Leroy Street to Silver Lake Road in front of Fenton Community & Cultural Center and Farmers' Market, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A DJ will play music from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Soul'd Out will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

On Friday, Aug. 8, Davison will host a Tune Up Party starting at 3 p.m. at Graff Chevrolet on M-15, where participants can pick up their shirt tickets between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. John's Pizzeria and VG's on Davison Road will host a DJ and food starting at 4 p.m.

Back To The Bricks Tune Up Party Week ends on Saturday, Aug. 9, in Mount Morris. The Dancing In The Streets Car show is from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. downtown, with a DJ playing music from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and a band beginning at 7 p.m. The day will include food, games, door prizes, trophies and dash plaques.

Shirts will be given away on each day at 7:30 p.m.

33rd Annual Flint Jazz Festival -- Friday, Aug. 8–Sunday, Aug. 10

The 33rd Annual Flint Jazz Festival will return to Riverbank Park this weekend, from Friday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 10. Admission is $5 on Friday for a full weekend pass, or $3 daily on Saturday and Sunday. Grammy-nominated singer, drummer, and percussionist Sheila E., known for her collaborations with the likes of Prince, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan and countless others, will headline Friday night's show, going on from 8 p.m. to 9:30 after Jim Coviak & Friends and Phil Denny perform at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively. On Saturday, performances start at 2 p.m., and include 3B3, Eclipse, Tapology, Jazz Cycle, and from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., pianist and singer Freddy Cole, the brother of the legendary Nat King Cole. On Sunday, performances again start at 2 p.m., with Smooth Operation, Greg Williams, People's Jazz band, and headliner Christian McBride, a three-time Grammy Award-winning bassist who has appeared on more than 300 recordings. The event will also feature food and drink vendors.

Bricks N Brews -- Friday, Aug. 8

On Friday, five bars in downtown Flint will host a pub crawl, with each bar featuring a different Michigan brewery. Table & Tap will feature Founder's (Grand Rapids), 501 Bar & Grill will feature Perrin (Grand Rapids), The Torch will feature Right Brain (Traverse City), Blackstone's will feature Dark Horse (Marshall), and Soggy Bottom will feature Bell's (Kalamazoo). Participants can start at any participating bar and pick up a brochure, and receive a stamp at each bar for participating in the featured brewery selection. After collecting all five stamps, participants can redeem their brochure at the event tent for a custom Bricks N Brews pint glass. For the duration of the event, a shuttle bus will run between 501 and Soggy Bottom. The event lasts from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Rainbow Connection "Walk For Kids" fundraiser -- Saturday, Aug. 9

On Saturday, Aug. 9, The Rainbow Connection will host its annual "Walk For Kids" event at Crossroads Village to raise money to grant wishes for Michigan children with life-threatening illnesses. Registration for the walk is $10, but walkers are encouraged to raise at least $100 since Pepsi has offered to match every $100 collected by the first 100 walkers. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Mill Street Warehouse in Crossroads Village, with an opening ceremony at 9 a.m. and games and activities at 10 a.m. For more information, visit rainbowconnection.org/walkforkids.

Roller Derby Fan Appreciation Night -- Saturday, Aug. 9

On Saturday, the Flint City Derby Girls will play against the Mid-Michigan Derby Girls in a free game for Fan Appreciation Night. Doors for the game open at 6 p.m., and the event will feature refreshments. The game is at Perani Arena & Event Center, located at 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint.